Structural Staff Engineer (Hybrid)

Structural Staff Engineer I & II (Hybrid)

Our growing firm is looking for motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn committed to growth and driven to make a real impact. We are currently hiring Structural Staff Engineers I & II across all sectors of our company.

Our Structural Engineering team is a trusted and preferred partner to major local national and international clients. These diverse and long-term client relationships have supported sustainable company growth through 45 years.

This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers and Designers who are committed to support your career development build on previous design experience and technical skills deliver value to our clients and propel our company.

Diverse and sustainable company growth equates to a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills take on new responsibilities develop as a Professional Engineer and potentially grow into leadership roles.

Your role:

Under the direction of a Project or Senior Engineer you will:

• Utilize problem solving ability and knowledge of engineering fundamentals to develop design solutions in a team setting

• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality design documents including calculations drawings and specifications.

• Deliver value to design team and clients through an expanding knowledge of design codes and industry standards.

• Utilize design software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.

• Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Perform construction phase site observations and prepare reports to support our projects and gain valuable experience.

• Potential 5% travel to construction job sites.

Your resume must include:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis.

Starting Annual Salary Range:

Staff Engineer I: $65000 - $80000

Staff Engineer II (2 years of experience): $75000 - $85000

A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including but not limited to market data geographic location experience and specialized skills.

Benefits: Health dental vision life insurance profit-sharing 401(k) paid leave and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industrys leading firms combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what its like to work here the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally:

Why VAA

• Its not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations youre passionate about. At VAA were committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options onsite gym Employee Assistance Program and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development including mentoring online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace recognized by USA Today as a nationaland 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesotas Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

Lets get growing.

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer

Required Experience:

Staff IC